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May 1, 2012
Tony Award nominees include out actress Cynthia Nixon

But Ricky Martin is snubbed for his role in the revival of Evita

Nominations for the the 66th annual Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday (1 May) and Ricky Martin's much-heralded return to the Broadway stage in Evita did not result in a nod for the openly-gay superstar.

But out actress Cynthia Nixon, winner of the 2006 Tony for Rabbit Hole, is one of the favorites in the lead actress in a play category for her performance as a woman dying of cancer in Wit.

Martin, who earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance as Che, last appeared on Broadway in 1996 in Les Miserables.

May 1, 2012
Tony Award nominees include out actress Cynthia Nixon

But Ricky Martin is snubbed for his role in the revival of Evita

Nominations for the the 66th annual Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday (1 May) and Ricky Martin's much-heralded return to the Broadway stage in Evita did not result in a nod for the openly-gay superstar.

But out actress Cynthia Nixon, winner of the 2006 Tony for Rabbit Hole, is one of the favorites in the lead actress in a play category for her performance as a woman dying of cancer in Wit.

Martin, who earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance as Che, last appeared on Broadway in 1996 in Les Miserables.

March 7, 2012
Fired from Celebrity Apprentice, Takei talks gay marriage

Star Trek icon faces Stephen Baldwin in television discussion on the topic

George Takei may have been fired on Sunday night from NBC's Celebrity Apprentice by Donald Trump, but he more than held his own the next night when he squared-off against actor Stephen Baldwin on the subject of gay marriage.

Takei and Baldwin appeared on HLN's Showbiz Tonight Monday (5 March) to discuss the fallout from Kirk Cameron's anti-gay remarks during an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan.

Born-again Christian Baldwin defended Cameron's right to speak out.

January 30, 2012
Cynthia Nixon issues statement to clarify her sexuality

Actress says: 'I believe bisexuality is not a choice'

Hoping to put an end to the controversy that followed her comment that, for her, being gay is a choice, actress Cynthia Nixon issued a lengthy statement Monday (30 January) to clarify her remarks.

January 30, 2012
Cynthia Nixon issues statement to clarify her sexuality

Actress says: 'I believe bisexuality is not a choice'

Hoping to put an end to the controversy that followed her comment that, for her, being gay is a choice, actress Cynthia Nixon issued a lengthy statement Monday (30 January) to clarify her remarks.

January 28, 2012
John Hurt to receive lifetime achievement award at Baftas

The Naked Civil Servant actor to be honored during February award ceremony

Veteran actor John Hurt is to receive the award for outstanding contribution to cinema at the 2012 British Academy Film Awards ceremony next month.

His film, the British Cold War-era spy movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is also nominated for 11 awards.

On hearing the news, Hurt said: 'I know that film means a great deal to me but I had no idea that I meant so much to film.'

January 25, 2012
Cynthia Nixon reluctantly admits to being bisexual

'I don’t pull out the 'bisexual' word because nobody likes the bisexuals.'

Cynthia Nixon has ignited some debate this week for saying in an interview that she made the choice to be gay.

The actress, who just opened on Broadway in the play Wit, has been slammed by some who believe she should simply say she is bisexual. She had two kids during a 15-year relationship with Danny Mozes then began a relationship with Christine Marinoni in 2004.

January 25, 2012
Cynthia Nixon reluctantly admits to being bisexual

'I don’t pull out the 'bisexual' word because nobody likes the bisexuals.'

Cynthia Nixon has ignited some debate this week for saying in an interview that she made the choice to be gay.

The actress, who just opened on Broadway in the play Wit, has been slammed by some who believe she should simply say she is bisexual. She had two kids during a 15-year relationship with Danny Mozes then began a relationship with Christine Marinoni in 2004.

January 23, 2012
Cynthia Nixon says she made a choice to be gay

'I understand that for many people it’s not, but for me it’s a choice'

Cynthia Nixon surprised many back in 2004 when she became involved with Christine Marinoni after ending a 15-year relationship with Danny Mozes with whom she has two children.

Nixon, back on Broadway in the play Wit, has some strong views on her midlife switch from men to a woman.

January 23, 2012
Cynthia Nixon says she made a choice to be gay

'I understand that for many people it’s not, but for me it’s a choice'

Cynthia Nixon surprised many back in 2004 when she became involved with Christine Marinoni after ending a 15-year relationship with Danny Mozes with whom she has two children.

Nixon, back on Broadway in the play Wit, has some strong views on her midlife switch from men to a woman.